Kim Furlong

Canada business groups welcome Productivity Mega Deduction as boost to investment

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants Canada and the Retail Council of Canada welcome the federal government’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction, saying it could spur investment in equipment, technology and infrastructure.

Canada announces $27.6B in counter-tariffs on U.S. goods as retailers, restaurants and small businesses weigh impact

Mario Toneguzzi -
“Canada’s retail sector will shoulder a significant share of this burden, with so many essential consumer goods targeted."

Black Friday set to surge as Canadians shop smarter for 2025: RCC

Mario Toneguzzi -
Holiday gift spending budgets remains stable at $975, but consumers are approaching purchases in 2025 with remarkable precision.

Canadians keep holiday budgets steady at $975 in 2025: RCC/Leger survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
Holiday shoppers in Canada are starting earlier, prioritizing deals, and making thoughtful, value-focused purchases despite ongoing economic pressures.

Kim Furlong Appointed CEO of Retail Council of Canada

Craig Patterson -
Kim Furlong has been named the next President and CEO of the Retail Council of Canada, returning to the organization she helped shape, effective September 2, 2025.
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